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For over the past 60 years the Reference Department of the Des Moines Public Library has kept a card file of answers that were difficult to find and likely to be requested again. Because you never know when you'll need to know which Iowa town published the first advertising calendar! Oh, and we'll be adding new stuff too - check back often.
Bullwinkle's Name
On the animated cartoon "Rocky and Bullwinkle" Bullwinkle changed his name once.&n...... read more
Tallest Buildings in Des Moines as of April 2008
Bonnie And Clyde In Iowa, Robbery
The Barrow Gang in Iowa: Bonnie and Clyde robbed the Knieram State Savings Bank on 2/...... read more
Box Town
The Box Town area of Des Moines is east of E. 14th Street and south of the Des Moines River.
Baseball Teams In Des Moines From 1947-1996
The following chart lists baseball teams that were active in Des Moines, Iowa between 1947 and 19...... read more
